Luis Abinader assumes presidency of Dominican PRM party

PRM leadership Luis Abinader Dominican politics 2028 elections party convention

President Luis Abinader has officially assumed the presidency of the ruling Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) for the 2026-2030 term. During the XXIV National Ordinary Convention in Santo Domingo, Abinader pledged to maintain a strict distinction between his duties as Head of State and his role as party leader, vowing not to impose a political heir for the 2028 elections.

The new leadership structure includes Juan Garrigó Mejía as Secretary-General and Gloria Reyes as National Secretary of Organization. Other key appointments include subsecretaries Kelvin Cruz, Lía Díaz, Jean Luis Rodríguez, and Rosa Santos. The transition follows an eight-year leadership cycle by José Ignacio Paliza and Carolina Mejía.

While the PRM leadership emphasizes unity and institutional strengthening, opposition figures have raised concerns. The Fuerza del Pueblo (FP) warned that the administration must ensure public resources are not used for partisan advantage, and the PRD criticized the government's economic impact. Meanwhile, within the opposition, the PLD continues to navigate internal divisions and debates regarding potential alliances for the 2028 electoral cycle.

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Carolina Mejía · Dominican Republic · José Ignacio Paliza · Juan Garrigó · Juan Garrigó Mejía · Luis Abinader · Modern Revolutionary Party · Santo Domingo

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The PLD is preparing a citizen consultation for October to gauge support for presidential aspirants.
[● 2 SOURCES] Abinader pledged to maintain a clear distinction between his roles as President of the Republic and President of the PRM. bonaocity.com.do · dr1.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Juan Garrigó Mejía was sworn in as the new Secretary-General of the PRM. bonaocity.com.do · dr1.com · elpaisdominicano.do
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fenatrado expressed support for Juan Manuel Méndez as the new executive director of Intrant.
[● 3 SOURCES] José Ignacio Paliza completed an eight-year term as president of the PRM. bonaocity.com.do · dr1.com · pregondigital.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Gloria Reyes assumed the role of National Secretary of Organization for the PRM. bonaocity.com.do
[● 4 SOURCES] Luis Abinader assumed the presidency of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) for the 2026-2030 period. bonaocity.com.do · dr1.com · elpaisdominicano.do
[● 2 SOURCES] The Fuerza del Pueblo party warned that the government must not use public resources for electoral purposes in 2028. www.paginaextra.com · www.traslashuellasdigital.com.do